Highbank Resources Ltd. announces the preparation of an Environmental Assessment application ("EAA") and a Mine Permit application ("MPA") to the B.C. Government in anticipation of the start up of aggregate production operations. Micon International Limited ("Micon") of Vancouver, B.C has been retained to compile the EAA and assist with the Environment Assessment process, and has submitted a draft project proposal and begun discussions with the BC Environmental Assessment Office.
OJSC Polyus Gold (RTS, MICEX and LSE - PLZL), announced the completion of the exploration programme and international reserves audit at the Chertovo Koryto deposit in Irkutsk region. The international audit in accordance with JORC standards was done by Micon International Ltd. Proved and probable reserves at Chertovo Koryto are estimated to be 43.61 Mt at 1.83 g/t, and 79.96 tonnes (2.6 Moz) of gold. Measured and indicated resources amount to 50.49 Mt at 1.84 g/t, and 92.95 tonnes (3 Moz) gold. In addition to that, inferred resources amounted to 2.09 Mt at 1.64 g/t, or 3.4 tonnes (109 koz) of gold.
Aquiline Resources Inc. (TSX:AQI) reports that Micon International Limited has completed a revised independent mineral resource estimate on the Calcatreu Gold Project located in Rio Negro Province, Argentina
North American Palladium has received received the results of a Preliminary Assessment study, prepared by Micon International Limited. The study concluded that for an initial capital cost of $37 million the Offset zone can be mined using a series of conveyors and access ramps and longhole stoping.
Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX-FT) announces improved economics for its 100% owned NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth deposit in the Northwest Territories, pursuant to a report prepared by Micon International Limited that provides an update to their 2007 full feasibility study.
Colombia Goldfields Ltd. announces an initial NI 43-101 inferred resource estimate prepared by Micon International Limited, of 2.6 million ounces of gold for the Zona Alta (Upper Zone) at Marmato.
Inspiration Mining announces that it has commissioned Micon International Limited to prepare a mineral resource estimate, a preliminary assessment and technical report on its Langmuir property
Infinito Gold Ltd announces the results of a Feasibility Study on the Company's Crucitas gold project located in northern Costa Rica, carried out by Micon International Limited.
Mustang Minerals Corp. today announced positive results from the prefeasibility study completed for the Company's Maskwa nickel-copper-platinum group metals project located near Lac du Bonnet Manitoba. The study was compiled by Micon International Limited with Met-Chem Canada Inc. Wardrop Engineering Inc and Golder Associates Ltd.
Comaplex releases results of revised Preliminary Assessment
Endeavour Silver releases updated Mineral Reserve/Resource estimates audited by Micon International Ltd.
Andina Minerals Inc. announces that Micon International Limited has been retained as lead consultant for the Conceptual Development Plan and Preliminary Economic Assessment for Andina’s wholly owned Volcan Project, situated in the Maricunga Gold district, Region III, Chile.
Garson Gold Corp. releases the results of a Preliminary Assessment by Micon International Limited of the No.3 Zone at the Company's New Britannia Mine located in Snow Lake, Manitoba.
Explorator Resources Inc. announces that it has received the preliminary assessment ('scoping study') on the El Espino Project in Chile. The study was completed by AMEC, and utilized reports by other consultants including the resource estimate prepared by Micon International Limited announced in November 2008, and metallurgical testwork completed by SGS Lakefield.
Rusoro Mining Ltd. reports that Micon has completed a scoping study for the Choco 10 Mine and surrounding deposits in the El Callao region, showing potential to expand gold production to 500,000 oz/y.
Apogee Minerals Ltd announces that Micon International Limited has been awarded a contract to complete a scoping study on the Pulacayo deposit, southwest Bolivia
The mining industry is enjoying improved metal prices, at least in US dollar terms. This short review attempts to place the recent changes in a longer term perspective.
Russia's improving economic and investment climate have contributed to an increased pace in Micon's consulting assignments in Russia. Ten years ago, the interest of Western mining companies was focused almost exclusively on gold and most of Micon's work was related to independent due diligence on their behalf.
Chris Jacobs prepared his research report on this topic as part of his MBA at the University of Pretoria, Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) November, 2003. This overview of his analysis examins the ability of a group of South African platinum producers ito expand with the market and, at the same time, add value for their shareholders.